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South Asia is a story of promise and peril where Asia’s conflicting forces of modernity and reaction meet head on. Home to a multitude of different cultures, ethnicities, and religions, The Diplomat's regional correspondents and experts will provide the insight you need to navigate one of the world's most consequential regions.
China, Iran, and 'One Belt, One Road'
By Hamzah Rifaat
Will Iran become drawn into China's 'One Belt, One Road' orbit in Pakistan?
Narendra Modi's Guns vs. Butter Approach to Terror From Pakistan
By Raymond E. Vickery Jr.
The Indian prime minister's response to Pakistani provocations has been remarkably well balanced.
Commonwealth Withdrawal Highlights Challenges in Maldives
By Ankit Panda
Maldives withdrew from the Commonwealth in October, further highlighting its democratic backsliding.
The Return of the Maverick Khan
By Abdul Basit
All those who thought Imran Khan was a spent political force may soon be prompted to reconsider.
Sri Lanka: Separatists or Minorities?
By Cholpon Orozobekova
UN Special Rapporteur says Sri Lanka needs to show its commitment to minority rights through concrete action.
India's Debate on Rohith Vemula Carries On Along Caste Lines
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
A January 2016 suicide continues to roil India's contemporary debate on caste and society.
Public Perceptions on Constitutional Reform in Sri Lanka
By Taylor Dibbert
A new report highlights some important issues.
India Uses Public Safety Act for Its Crackdown on Dissent
By Cholpon Orozobekova
Khurram Parvez was on his way to Geneva for the UN Human rights council session when he was arrested.
A Journalist Takes on Bhutan's Top Judge, Sparking National Reflection on Democracy
By Vishal Arora
Namgay Zam’s complaint against the country’s Chief Justice is emblematic of a larger struggle.
India and Russia Struggle to Regain the Past Glow
By Harsh V. Pant
The old partnership survives, but new limits are becoming quickly apparent.
Why GDP Is a Bad Indicator for India's Economic Development
By K.S. Venkatachalam
GDP is not a good indicator of measuring the economic progress of a country.
African Raw Materials and India’s Quest for Great Power Status
By Khaled Almanzlawiy
Africa’s raw materials and markets will be indispensable for the realization of her geopolitical ambitions.